KC Ballet Presents NEW MOVES
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to search out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers, both from the national dance scene as well as locally within Kansas City Ballet. New Moves is presented to provide time and space for choreographers to create world premiere works with accomplished professional dancers. New Moves features the works of choreographers Gary Abbott, associate professor of modern dance at the UMKC Conservatory of Dance and Music; Haley Kostas, Kansas City local dancer, choreographer and dance educator; Price Suddarth, Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist; KCB Company Dancers James Kirby Rogers, Emily Mistretta, and Courtney Nitting; and a work for Kansas City Ballet's Second Company created by Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to search out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers, both from the national dance scene as well as locally within Kansas City Ballet. New Moves is presented to provide time and space for choreographers to create world premiere works with accomplished professional dancers. New Moves features the works of choreographers Gary Abbott, associate professor of modern dance at the UMKC Conservatory of Dance and Music; Haley Kostas, Kansas City local dancer, choreographer and dance educator; Price Suddarth, Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist; KCB Company Dancers James Kirby Rogers, Emily Mistretta, and Courtney Nitting; and a work for Kansas City Ballet's Second Company created by Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye.
BWW Review: BILOXI BLUES at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - March 04, 2019
New Theatre and Restaurant's production of Neil Simon's 'Biloxi Blues' transports its 2019 audience back to Army boot camp during the closing days of World War II. Simon has been mostly recognized for plays that depend on situations producing comedy and quick laughs. 'Biloxi Blues' is more serious.
by Alan Portner - March 04, 2019
New Theatre and Restaurant's production of Neil Simon's 'Biloxi Blues' transports its 2019 audience back to Army boot camp during the closing days of World War II. Simon has been mostly recognized for plays that depend on situations producing comedy and quick laughs. 'Biloxi Blues' is more serious.
BWW Review: MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS is Not to Be Missed at Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - March 03, 2019
If you want to smile, laugh, and be thoroughly entertained then pop on over to MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. The musical brings to life the beloved children's book of the same name by Richard and Florence Atwater. With a script by Robert Kauzlari and music and lyrics by George Howe, Heidi Van directs this highly enjoyable adaptation.
by Steve Wilson - March 03, 2019
If you want to smile, laugh, and be thoroughly entertained then pop on over to MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. The musical brings to life the beloved children's book of the same name by Richard and Florence Atwater. With a script by Robert Kauzlari and music and lyrics by George Howe, Heidi Van directs this highly enjoyable adaptation.
BWW Review: SEVEN GUITARS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre At The Warwick
by Paul Bolton - March 01, 2019
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre strums a power chord with "Seven Guitars." August Wilson's reflective play about African-American life in Pittsburg in the late 1940's is now on stage at the Warwick Theatre. See what makes these characters tick in this time-bomb of a play. At the Warwick on Main ind Kansas City, MO through March 10, 2019
by Paul Bolton - March 01, 2019
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre strums a power chord with "Seven Guitars." August Wilson's reflective play about African-American life in Pittsburg in the late 1940's is now on stage at the Warwick Theatre. See what makes these characters tick in this time-bomb of a play. At the Warwick on Main ind Kansas City, MO through March 10, 2019
Healing Power Of The Arts Takes Center Stage In FIRE IN THE HEART
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and The White Theatre are proud to announce the touring company of FIRE IN THE HEART, arriving in Kansas City for two performances: Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. This exhilarating theatrical event features dance, gospel, hip-hop, classical music, poetry, autobiography and film to celebrate how the arts helped each performer pull through trauma-and pass on what they've learned to others. Through this performance, the audience gets an intimate look at how art can help us process, heal, and remain resilient not only with our personal challenges, but in the face of chaotic, difficult times.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and The White Theatre are proud to announce the touring company of FIRE IN THE HEART, arriving in Kansas City for two performances: Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. This exhilarating theatrical event features dance, gospel, hip-hop, classical music, poetry, autobiography and film to celebrate how the arts helped each performer pull through trauma-and pass on what they've learned to others. Through this performance, the audience gets an intimate look at how art can help us process, heal, and remain resilient not only with our personal challenges, but in the face of chaotic, difficult times.
Heart. Hillarity. Horror. Unicorn Theatre Presents THE HUMANS
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Breaking with tradition, the Blake clan gathers for Thanksgiving dinner in lower Manhattan at their daughter's new apartment. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle duplex, family tensions reach a boiling point and the secrets that bubble up threaten to change this modern American family forever.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Breaking with tradition, the Blake clan gathers for Thanksgiving dinner in lower Manhattan at their daughter's new apartment. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle duplex, family tensions reach a boiling point and the secrets that bubble up threaten to change this modern American family forever.
Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley Appointed As Artistic Director For KC Melting Pot Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Harvey Williams, Founder and Executive Director of KC Melting Pot Theatre (KCMPT) in Kansas City announced that Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley has been appointed as Artistic Director. After three years as Associate Artistic Director, Hodges Persley has helped to position KCMPT as a theater company to watch in the Kansas City regional theater landscape. Under her creative influence, the company has produced timely and thought-provoking shows such as the revivals of Angelina W. Grimke's 1916 anti-lynching play Rachel and Amiri Baraka's 1964 Obie award-winning play Dutchman as well as cutting edge new American voices such as Pulitzer Prize winner Dominique Morriseau and emerging playwright Lewis J. Morrow. Hodges Persley draws season inspiration from an eclectic array of sources from historic social and arts movements to #Black Lives Matter and African American music genres.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Harvey Williams, Founder and Executive Director of KC Melting Pot Theatre (KCMPT) in Kansas City announced that Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley has been appointed as Artistic Director. After three years as Associate Artistic Director, Hodges Persley has helped to position KCMPT as a theater company to watch in the Kansas City regional theater landscape. Under her creative influence, the company has produced timely and thought-provoking shows such as the revivals of Angelina W. Grimke's 1916 anti-lynching play Rachel and Amiri Baraka's 1964 Obie award-winning play Dutchman as well as cutting edge new American voices such as Pulitzer Prize winner Dominique Morriseau and emerging playwright Lewis J. Morrow. Hodges Persley draws season inspiration from an eclectic array of sources from historic social and arts movements to #Black Lives Matter and African American music genres.
KCRep'S Regional Premiere Of Kate Hamill's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Slated For Mar. 22 – Apr. 14
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
Next up in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 season is the multiple award-winning and much-heralded production, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE written by Kate Hamill, directed by KCRep's recently-departed Associate Artistic Director, Marissa Wolf, and based on the novel by Jane Austen. Hamill's hilarious, gender-bending reimagining of arguably Austen's most beloved book, runs March 22 - April 14, 2019, at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
Next up in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 season is the multiple award-winning and much-heralded production, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE written by Kate Hamill, directed by KCRep's recently-departed Associate Artistic Director, Marissa Wolf, and based on the novel by Jane Austen. Hamill's hilarious, gender-bending reimagining of arguably Austen's most beloved book, runs March 22 - April 14, 2019, at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Makes Regional Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Next up in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 season is the multiple award-winning Off-Broadway hit SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by KCRep's Artistic Associate/Resident Director, Chip Miller. Bioh's hilarious reimagining of Tina Fey's Mean Girls story is a once joyful and heartbreaking, bitingly funny, and poignant. SCHOOL GIRLS, running February 22 through March 17, 2019, at Copaken Stage, is a loving exploration of the real lives of young African women trying to negotiate the confusion around Western ideas of beauty.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Next up in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 season is the multiple award-winning Off-Broadway hit SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by KCRep's Artistic Associate/Resident Director, Chip Miller. Bioh's hilarious reimagining of Tina Fey's Mean Girls story is a once joyful and heartbreaking, bitingly funny, and poignant. SCHOOL GIRLS, running February 22 through March 17, 2019, at Copaken Stage, is a loving exploration of the real lives of young African women trying to negotiate the confusion around Western ideas of beauty.
SONGBOOK OF THE 50'S Opens March 8 at Quality Hill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its 24th Season with a romp through the decade that gave us classic Broadway musicals as well as the rise of vocal jazz in BROADWAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ: SONGBOOK OF THE 50S, an original cabaret revue opening March 8.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its 24th Season with a romp through the decade that gave us classic Broadway musicals as well as the rise of vocal jazz in BROADWAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ: SONGBOOK OF THE 50S, an original cabaret revue opening March 8.
BWW Review: ONE FUNNY MOTHER at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - February 21, 2019
Dena Blizzard's 'One Funny Mother' is a well-designed one-woman-show playing in the Starlight Stagehouse Theatre for a slightly weather attenuated five day run through Sunday. Dena is a very attractive lady in her early 40s with a slightly off-kilter view on the realization that most people experience as they begin to change through their lives. Dena has the courage to give voice to that experience.
by Alan Portner - February 21, 2019
Dena Blizzard's 'One Funny Mother' is a well-designed one-woman-show playing in the Starlight Stagehouse Theatre for a slightly weather attenuated five day run through Sunday. Dena is a very attractive lady in her early 40s with a slightly off-kilter view on the realization that most people experience as they begin to change through their lives. Dena has the courage to give voice to that experience.
Kansas City Art Institute Introduces New Product Design Major
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
This fall, incoming students at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) will have a new academic major to pursue, Product Design. The college's fourteenth major comes at a pivotal time in Kansas City, which is known for its burgeoning start-up community with a growing need for designers.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
This fall, incoming students at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) will have a new academic major to pursue, Product Design. The college's fourteenth major comes at a pivotal time in Kansas City, which is known for its burgeoning start-up community with a growing need for designers.
August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS Comes to The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents one of August Wilson's rarely produced masterpieces, Seven Guitars, the 1940's installment of his Pittsburgh Cycle, February 21-March 10 at the Warwick Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents one of August Wilson's rarely produced masterpieces, Seven Guitars, the 1940's installment of his Pittsburgh Cycle, February 21-March 10 at the Warwick Theatre.
BWW Previews: KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE at Posinelli Conference Center
by Alan Portner - February 20, 2019
Kansas City, MO-Kansas City Repertory Theatre on Monday evening announced the 2019/2020 prospective season in front of a packed Posinelli Conference Center audience including members of the news media. Executive Director Angela Gieras, Interim Artistic Director Jason Chanos, and Assistant Artistic Director Kim Martin- Cotton announced the plays and musicals slated for the new season beginning in September 2019 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and at the Copaken Stage downtown.
by Alan Portner - February 20, 2019
Kansas City, MO-Kansas City Repertory Theatre on Monday evening announced the 2019/2020 prospective season in front of a packed Posinelli Conference Center audience including members of the news media. Executive Director Angela Gieras, Interim Artistic Director Jason Chanos, and Assistant Artistic Director Kim Martin- Cotton announced the plays and musicals slated for the new season beginning in September 2019 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and at the Copaken Stage downtown.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Innovative 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre offered local audiences a sneak peek at their 2019/2020 season this evening at a special invitation-only event for Subscribers and local press, announcing the featured plays and musicals slated for next season at its two venues, Spencer Theatre, and Copaken Stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre offered local audiences a sneak peek at their 2019/2020 season this evening at a special invitation-only event for Subscribers and local press, announcing the featured plays and musicals slated for next season at its two venues, Spencer Theatre, and Copaken Stage.
Dolly Parton's STAMPEDE DINNER ATTRACTION Celebrates 25 Years and 10 Millionth Guest
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
When Dolly Parton created her Stampede Dinner Attraction, she envisioned a unique entertainment experience for families, combining a spectacular show with a delicious home-cooked meal. She wanted it to be "The Most Fun Place to Eat" anywhere - a place where memories are made that folks hold onto for a lifetime.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
When Dolly Parton created her Stampede Dinner Attraction, she envisioned a unique entertainment experience for families, combining a spectacular show with a delicious home-cooked meal. She wanted it to be "The Most Fun Place to Eat" anywhere - a place where memories are made that folks hold onto for a lifetime.
Faust Theatre Presents LIZZIE
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2019
Faust Theatre continues their 2018-2019 season with LIZZIE a Rock Opera, by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, & Alan Stevens Hewitt in their first-even co-production with The Arts Asylum, their longtime venue partner!
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2019
Faust Theatre continues their 2018-2019 season with LIZZIE a Rock Opera, by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, & Alan Stevens Hewitt in their first-even co-production with The Arts Asylum, their longtime venue partner!
NOMAD MOTEL Comes to Unicorn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
On the not-so-sunny side of California, teenage Alix bounces between motel rooms while taking care of her brothers for her absent mother. Her classmate, Mason, is a budding songwriter sent to America for high school by his father in Hong Kong. Together, they must learn to scrape by without giving up their dreams. This Rolling World Premiere is a coming-of-age tale about motel kids and parachute kids making something out of nothing in the land of plenty.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
On the not-so-sunny side of California, teenage Alix bounces between motel rooms while taking care of her brothers for her absent mother. Her classmate, Mason, is a budding songwriter sent to America for high school by his father in Hong Kong. Together, they must learn to scrape by without giving up their dreams. This Rolling World Premiere is a coming-of-age tale about motel kids and parachute kids making something out of nothing in the land of plenty.
August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS Comes to The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents one of August Wilson's rarely produced masterpieces, Seven Guitars, the 1940's installment of his Pittsburgh Cycle, February 21-March 10 at the Warwick Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents one of August Wilson's rarely produced masterpieces, Seven Guitars, the 1940's installment of his Pittsburgh Cycle, February 21-March 10 at the Warwick Theatre.
Kansas City Fun Tours Presents The Crazy Little Women Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019
Kansas City Fun Tours is adding a new comedy tour on their trolleys. Just in time for Women's History Month, The Crazy Little Women Tour rolls out March 1 and 2 to educate and entertain both locals and tourists about the women who helped build Kansas City. The two-hour tour is led by Wendy Thompson and Jessica Whitfield (in character as Moonbeam and Valencia) and showcases the adventures-and misadventures-that propelled KC women into the limelight through the years. The dynamic guides present a light-hearted look at local women including Loula Long, Annie Chambers, Sally Rand, and Tiera Farrow, along with different takes from each side of the feminist generation gap.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019
Kansas City Fun Tours is adding a new comedy tour on their trolleys. Just in time for Women's History Month, The Crazy Little Women Tour rolls out March 1 and 2 to educate and entertain both locals and tourists about the women who helped build Kansas City. The two-hour tour is led by Wendy Thompson and Jessica Whitfield (in character as Moonbeam and Valencia) and showcases the adventures-and misadventures-that propelled KC women into the limelight through the years. The dynamic guides present a light-hearted look at local women including Loula Long, Annie Chambers, Sally Rand, and Tiera Farrow, along with different takes from each side of the feminist generation gap.
Spinning Tree Opens Application Process for 3rd Annual Guild Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Spinning Tree Theatre announces the 3rd Annual Guild Scholarship, sponsored by the company's Guild and administered by the Artistic Committee. In keeping with their mission of educational development in the live theatre arts, Spinning Tree created this scholarship fund in 2017 to assist area high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The 2019 award is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Spinning Tree Theatre announces the 3rd Annual Guild Scholarship, sponsored by the company's Guild and administered by the Artistic Committee. In keeping with their mission of educational development in the live theatre arts, Spinning Tree created this scholarship fund in 2017 to assist area high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The 2019 award is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
Kansas City Fun Tours Announces CRAZY LITTLE WOMEN Comedy Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Ever wonder why the song says "they've got some crazy litle women" in Kansas City? Kansas City Fun Tours welcome the hippie and the hipster aboard the trolley to enlighten you. Moonbeam will open your mind to some crazy litle women down through the years, and Valencia will drop some knowledge about the women who are making their marks today. In a light-hearted and admiring look at some of our favorite females, you'll ride past the places where they lived and worked. As Moonbeam and Valencia atempt to solve their communicaton challenges, you'll get more than a few laughs and hear from both sides of the feminist generaton gap.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Ever wonder why the song says "they've got some crazy litle women" in Kansas City? Kansas City Fun Tours welcome the hippie and the hipster aboard the trolley to enlighten you. Moonbeam will open your mind to some crazy litle women down through the years, and Valencia will drop some knowledge about the women who are making their marks today. In a light-hearted and admiring look at some of our favorite females, you'll ride past the places where they lived and worked. As Moonbeam and Valencia atempt to solve their communicaton challenges, you'll get more than a few laughs and hear from both sides of the feminist generaton gap.
BWW Review: MACK THE KNIFE IS THE MAN I LOVE at KC Lyric Opera
by Kelly Luck - February 10, 2019
KC Lyric's 'Mack the Knife is The Man I Love' combines new talents and old classics.
by Kelly Luck - February 10, 2019
KC Lyric's 'Mack the Knife is The Man I Love' combines new talents and old classics.
BWW Review: Nostalgia Returns to Kansas City With BIG BANDS ARE BETTER at Musical Theater Heritage
by Steve Wilson - February 10, 2019
Entering Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center for BIG BANDS ARE BETTER, is like stepping out of a time machine and into the Copacabana of the 1930s and '40s. The scenery, costumes, and the musical arrangements by Brad Cox take the audience back to when Swing was king, a time known as the Big Band Era and a unique program that should not be missed.
by Steve Wilson - February 10, 2019
Entering Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center for BIG BANDS ARE BETTER, is like stepping out of a time machine and into the Copacabana of the 1930s and '40s. The scenery, costumes, and the musical arrangements by Brad Cox take the audience back to when Swing was king, a time known as the Big Band Era and a unique program that should not be missed.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Opens At Olathe Civic Theatre Association
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Olathe Civic Theatre Association gears up for the theater's first production of 2019, the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Directed by Tiffany Coville-Schweigert and music direction by Betsy Bledsoe, the show runs February 8-24, Todays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and the book is by James Lapine.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Olathe Civic Theatre Association gears up for the theater's first production of 2019, the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Directed by Tiffany Coville-Schweigert and music direction by Betsy Bledsoe, the show runs February 8-24, Todays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and the book is by James Lapine.
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